An insider's glimpse of international eventing as well as insights and training tips.

Illustrated by Mary Lonsdale.

Includes contributions from Larry Myerscough, Rudy Setzler, R.C. Barham, Mac McHugh, B.F. Yeates, Tommy Sondgroth, Jim Trammell, and Lloyd Donley.

In the sequel to Rats, Spiders, and Love, Samantha Tate finds it hard to cope with her sister's constant bickering with their new stepfather until some new pets draw the family together.

Includes index. Illustrated with B&W photos.

Notes and articles from a seminar held by the Equine Research Center. Chapters include: Evolution and Biomechanics of the Horse, Promoting Good Quality Hoof Horn, The Developing Horse, Feeding to Improve Feet, Understanding the Emerging Technology, Mechanical Aspects of the Hoof Wall, Common Foot Problems of the Thoroughbred in Training.

Seminar notes and articles from a seminar series on natural health products and integrative medicine research projects at the Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.\n\nSeminar 1\nEchinacea: Farm to Pharm in the Animal Industry by John Baker\nThe Animal Industry as an Emerging New Market for Flaxseed by Glenn Pizzey\nThe Right Whey for Cell Defense by Gary Pusillo\nHerbs for Horses: Industry Overview and Implications for Equine Health by Wendy Pearson\nThe Use and Misuse of Nutraceuticals and Medicinal Herbs in Animals by Joyce Harman\nGovernment Regulations and the Equine Nutraceuticals Industry by Leesa Nacht\nApplied Research: The Medicinal Herbs for Horses Initiative by Wendy Pearson\nHerbs in Veterinary Medicine: A Practitioner's Perspective by Rober Butler\nHolistic Treatment of Equine Cushings Disease by Joyce Harman\nEvening Primrose: Farm to Pharm by John Baker\nComplementary Therapies for the Horse: Course Notes\n\n\nSeminar 2\nWhat is Complementary Veterinary Therapy? by Nigel Dodman\nHolistic Horse Keeping by Madalyn Ward\nEquine Chiropractic: The Horse-Saddle-Rider Interrelationship: Basic Biomechanics and Common Sense by Sue Ann Lesser\nIntroduction to Equine Acupuncture by Madalyn Ward\nBasic Equine Stretching by Nancy Spencer\nHomeopathy and First Aid for Horses by Madalyn Ward\nHerbology by Cindy Lankenau\nA Kinematic Approach to Soft Tissue Management and Recovery: Looking at rehabilitative strategies and techniques that can be used to facilitate tissue repair and achieve the most functional outcome possible for a horse. by Nancy Spencer

Notes and articles from a seminar on performance horse gaits and movement which featured Dr. Hilary Clayton and Dr. Sue Dyson. The information presented is quite technical. Contents: New Information on Gait Analysis by Dr. Hilary Clayton, The Pre-Purchase Examination by Dr. Sue Dyson, Choosing a Young Horse with Athletic Potential by Dr. Hilary Clayton, Prevention and Management of Common Performance Injuries by Dr. Sue Dyson

Seminar notes and supplemental articles from a University of Guelph workshop on the performance horse.

Covers purchasing and costing, stable management, pony types and breeds, saddlery, feeding, grooming, foot care, ailments, safe transport, and problem ponies.